Main information
If the period of validity of your permanent residence permit card for an EU citizen or for a family member of an EU citizen is about to expire, you are required to apply with the MOI for extension of its validity period.
This applies to you if
If you have been granted permanent residence in the territory of the Czech Republic and the validity of your permanent residence permit card for an EU citizen or for a family member of an EU citizen is about to expire, you are required to apply for extension of its validity period.
When to use this service
As an EU citizen or a family member of an EU citizen, you must file an application for extension of the validity period of the card no later than within 15 days after its validity expired.
If reasons beyond your control prevent you from filing an application for extension of the validity period of the card by the legally defined deadline, you are required to apply for extension of the validity period of the card within 3 working days after these reasons have ceased to exist. You must provide evidence of these reasons.
Service settlement
What you need if you are using this service
An application for extension of the period of validity of a residence permit card or a residence card is to be filed on a duly filled out application form. The forms are available on the Information Portal for Foreigners.
The following is required to be enclosed with an application for extension of the validity period of a permanent residence permit card issued to an EU citizen or to a family member of an EU citizen*:
- a travel document;
- 2 photographs (only if the applicant’s appearance has changed or if a new card is to be issued)
*The documents required to be enclosed with the application must not be older than 180 days, with the exception of the travel document, the vital records certificate and the applicant’s photograph, as long as it corresponds to their actual appearance. It is always necessary to submit the originals or officially authenticated copies of the documents. As for the travel document and the vital records documents to be submitted, their originals must be submitted.
Where and how to solve this service
The application, along with the appropriate documents, is to be filed at an office of the Department for Asylum and Migration Policy of the MOI (DAMP MOI).
Alternatively, you can send your filled out application form, along with the documents, in accordance with the Rules of Administrative Procedure by mail to the official contacts of the MOI or directly to the office of DAMP MOI. It is always necessary to submit the originals or officially authenticated copies of the documents. Do not send the original of the travel document by mail. If necessary, you will be requested to submit it.
Ministerstvo vnitra
Nad Štolou 3
PO Box 21
170 34 Praha 7
You can find the contact information of the offices of DAMP MOI on the Information Portal for Foreigners.
How much will you pay
None
Additional information
What is the benefit of this service
It will enable you to continue to reside legally in the territory of the Czech Republic and prove this authorization with a valid residence card of an EU citizen or a family member of an EU citizen.
Appeal options
You can appeal against the decision within 15 days of the delivery of the decision. You can file the appeal in person or send it by mail (or electronically) to the given office of the MOI CR or to the head office of the MOI.
Ministerstvo vnitra
Nad Štolou 3
PO Box 21
170 34 Praha 7
Electronic address of the filing office: posta@mv.gov.cz
Data box ID: 6bnaawp
Legislation
Sanctions
Failure to fulfil the obligation to file an application for extension of the period of validity of a permanent residence permit card is a minor offence, for which an on-the-spot fine of up to CZK 5,000 can be imposed.
Frequently asked questions
None